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Tobacco, butterscotch and cooked agave on the nose Tastes of cooked agave, oak & slight hints of vanilla. There is a slight peppery heat on the finish but mellowed out by stronger notes of butterscotch and vanilla. A little bit light on the barrel influence for my personal preference in an Anejo but a still a very enjoyable tequila at a wonderful price point.
Nose: agave bomb, minty, anise, very bright, citrus, Pallet: same notes! Delicious stuff, silky, bright, delicious, easy buy
I really like the nose. Nice agave and butterscotch, oak, vanilla and caramel. Fruity with flowers. On the palate I get cooked agave, pepper, oak, vanilla and caramel. The alcohol does drowned out a lot of the flavors. This is okay but I have others I’d buy over this one.
Fun one to taste. Nice nose although subtle. Cooked agave followed by barrel notes of oak, vanilla and caramel. On the palate there is plenty of cooked agave. I get cinnamon and vanilla. A bit of black pepper. Oak comes through. I also get citrus flavors. The finish is good with mild alcohol at the end. For the price, this is a great value.
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Nose: Right away, there’s a burst of roasted agave-rich, earthy, and vegetal. It’s backed by notes of black pepper, citrus zest (especially lime and grapefruit), and a subtle herbal quality, reminiscent of fresh-cut grass and mint. There’s also a touch of minerality and a slight brine, giving it a savory edge that invites further nosing. Palate & Mouthfeel: On the palate, the high ABV makes its presence known, but the heat is balanced by vibrant flavor. The cooked agave comes through with clarity, layered with green peppercorn, citrus oils, and hints of sweet olive brine. There’s a spicy warmth - cracked pepper and chili flake, that tingles the tongue without overpowering. The texture is oily and full bodied, with a pleasing viscosity that coats the mouth and amplifies the flavors. Finish: The finish is long, warm, and complex. Peppery spice lingers alongside bright agave sweetness and a drying, earthy minerality. Hints of citrus and a faint, almost smokeless char note round it out, making the finish as satisfying as the first sip. Final Thoughts: It’s unapologetically bold, yet refined in its delivery. A textbook example of high proof blanco done right: expressive, complex, and agave forward.